The worldwide shift in our lives from COVID 19, has quickly made “Telehealth” a household word. You may wonder, how can a physical therapist treat a patient without using their hands? In fact, there are many ways your PT can effectively assess and treat your physical ailments via Telehealth. For physical therapy, we call it… Continue Reading →
TAI CHI CLASS NOW AVAILABLE ON ZOOM
Hello Tai Chi Friends We are pleased to announce that Tai Chi classes will now be offered online through Zoom on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. starting June 15. Tai chi is known at the “supreme ultimate exercise” in China. It was first used as a martial art to train ancient Chinese warriors who… Continue Reading →
Manual Physical Therapy Through the Internet?
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT), is defined by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) as “hands-on” treatment provided by the physical therapist. So…no, by definition physical therapists cannot practice directly with our hands through the internet. As a physical therapist certified by the Postural Restoration Institute, however, I’ve found that Postural Restoration… Continue Reading →
SHOULDER HELP FOR HOME (Part Two)
In our last post on “Shoulder Help For Home”, we reviewed how to rest while home with a painful shoulder. Here, we present some simple activities to help get your shoulder moving again. If you have had a serious injury to your shoulder, please consult with your medical professional directly before beginning exercises. It is… Continue Reading →
SHOULDER HELP FOR HOME
(Shoulder Help for Home – Part One) The shoulder is a complicated joint! The humerus (shoulder bone) is intricately involved in the position of the scapula (shoulder blade) and clavicle (collar bone). In addition, all these bones can be influenced by the position of the rib cage. For anyone at home struggling with a new… Continue Reading →
NEW VIDEO POSTURAL RESTORATION CLASSES
What are Video Postural Restoration Classes? These days, folks may have a little extra time hanging out at home. What better way to spend some of that time working on exercises and techniques that help align your body, help maintain and maximize your breathing, and contribute to generally feeling better? That’s Video Postural Restoration (PRI)… Continue Reading →
What’s bite got to do with it?
At Advance Physical Therapy, you might hear your physical therapist ask you questions about your dental history. “Do you clench or grind your teeth?” or “Do your back molars touch when you bite down?”. At first, these questions might not seem to relate to your musculoskeletal symptoms of neck, back, or hip pain. However, the… Continue Reading →
Scoliosis Education Opportunity for Clinicians
A 3 Dimensional Approach for the Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis This introductory lecture and lab course is designed to teach the physical therapist assessment and treatment techniques for patients with curvature of the spine. Participants will gain a greater understanding of scoliosis as a 3 dimensional asymmetry with attention given to effects of scoliosis on… Continue Reading →
We’re Hiring PT’s for Adult and Pediatric Spine Care
We are looking for physical therapists with at least 3 years of outpatient experience, manual skills and an interest in knowing more about the Postural Restoration approach. Initiative, Postural Restoration experience and or certification, creativity and a passion for healing are all a plus. We actively support our therapists in the process of Postural Restoration… Continue Reading →
14th International Meeting of Scientific Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Treatment (“SOSORT”)
2019 SOSORT was the 14th international meeting of the Scientific Society of Scoliosis Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Treatment (“SOSORT”). This year’s location was in the heart of San Franciscos’s bustling downtown. Educational courses, research presentations and highlighted speakers were scheduled in rapid succession. Susan Henning, Lisa Mangino and Molly Miller were in attendance, representing Advance Physical Therapy,… Continue Reading →
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